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How to Make Samsung's Secure Folder Even More Secure

The Secure Folder app on Samsung phones is a great tool to safeguard your private photos, files, and app data. However, there are ways in which you can make it even more secure to minimize the chances ...
Android Police

A fresh One UI 8 fix makes the Secure Folder actually secure this time

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Samsung’s Secure Folder has long been a haven for sensitive files, apps, and the occasional questionable meme, offering Galaxy users ...
Android Authority

Samsung fixes the Secure Folder flaw that let anyone see what apps you're hiding

Samsung has patched a Secure Folder flaw that previously allowed anyone with physical access to see your hidden apps and photos. The vulnerability existed because Secure Folder was implemented as a ...
Android Police

The Secure Folder on my Galaxy isn't for secrets — it's for work-life balance

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
Android

Samsung’s Supposedly ‘Secure’ Folder Had a Big Flaw — But a Fix Is Coming

One UI 8 update may fix the Secure Folder flaw, which allowed anyone with access to the Galaxy phone see sensitive information like apps, photos, and other files. This is despite the folder being ...